Manila: A lone bettor from Metro Manila became an instant millionaire after hitting the PHP72-million jackpot of the Grand Lotto 6/55 on Monday night. The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), in an advisory Tuesday, said the bettor guessed the winning combination 03-54-24-36-18-46, which carried a total jackpot of PHP72,366,751.00.

According to Philippines News Agency, the winning ticket was bought at an outlet in Novaliches, Caloocan City. Meanwhile, six others won PHP100,000 each for guessing five out of the six winning digits; 388 bettors will get PHP1,500 each for four correct digits; and 10,067 will settle for PHP60 each for three correct digits.

The winners have one year from the date of the draw to claim the prize, as specified in Republic Act 1169 or the law on PCSO lotteries. All jackpot prizes must be claimed at the PCSO main office in Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City. Winners must write their names and signatures on the back of the winning tickets and present two government-issued identification cards or documents.

Lotto winnings of more than PHP10,000 are subject to 20 percent tax under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion law. The Grand Lotto 6/55 is drawn every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. The PCSO urged the public to patronize their games as a large chunk of revenues goes to charity programs.